Thanksgiving Bitty Boxes and More

This is a long post so scroll down for multiple pictures if you don't feel like reading! 

 A few years ago we began the tradition of traveling the 800 miles to Ohio and spending Thanksgiving there with the girls rather than flying them home to spend a few days here in Massachusetts. By traveling there, David and I can stop half way in Pennsylvania and (briefly) see our mothers and my extended family. And it is easier for David and me to coordinate our work schedules to the girls, rather than vice versa. The best part of this arrangement is the girls do the cooking - or at least most of it! I bring the pies, my mom sends the turkey. 

  Thanksgiving is hands down my favorite holiday. It's not that I don't love and appreciate Easter and Christmas and what they represent. Of course that is meaningful to me. I just don't like the commercialism. Thanksgiving is my time with my family. David doesn't have any preaching so he isn't stressed, the girl's do the cooking so I'm not stressed. We just enjoy being with one another. And for that alone, I love this holiday!

  Every year, I make some type of Thanksgiving "favor" that goes at each place setting around the table. It almost always contains some kind of chocolate and this year I will be including, not just chocolate but something personal as well. Here is the ensemble as a whole.

  One side of the box with hold the after dinner mints. the other side will hold a little card inside a coordinating envelope and contain a handwritten message from me to the recipient. We always go around the table and talk about things we are thankful for and we will do the same this year. But I want to also express to each of my family what it is about them, I am most thankful for. And by having it written out, they can keep it as a visual reminder of how much I love and appreciate them! 

Now on to the whats and wherefores! First I die cut 2 Bitty Boxes from Autumn Spice designer paper, trimmed the flaps off one end of each box and assembled. Then I die cut a tag by using the Two Tags bigz die. I ran that through the Big Shot, again using the Finial Press embossing folder. After I cut out the center of the tag with the 1 3/8" circle punch, I sponged everything and adhered the 2 boxes together with the tag sandwiched in between and Old Olive Satin Ribbon wrapped around the middle. Here is a view from the top.

  Once assembled I add a punched Scallop Circle that I had stamped with the medallion from Day of Gratitude, and embossed with the Finial Press embossing folder. This was layered with stamped leaves from the Day of Gratitude stamp set. a punched circle and a Vintage Brad circled with Basic Pearls. Here is a close up of the front.

  To make the envelope for my little "Thankful For..." card, I again used the Bitty Box and Envelope Bigz die. For the envelope, I embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. The bitty envelope stays closed with the help of a belly band slid over the top. One of my favorite stamp sets is Define Your Life. Maybe it's the librarian in me and my love of words but I love this stamp set! I thought this particular definition of "gratitude" was so appropriate for my note.

  This project was such a labor of love for me! I can't wait to share it with my family in less than a month!

Stamps: Day of Gratitude (Holiday Mini) and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Autumn Spice specialty designer paper (Holiday Mini)

           Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard and Very Vanilla cardstock

Ink: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso

Accessories: Big Shot, Bitty Box and Envelope Bigz die, Two Tags Bigz die, Finial Press tief, Vintage Wallpaper tief, Old Olive Striped Grosgrain, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Twine, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, Decorative Label Punch, Vintage Brad, Basic Pearls, sponge

I know this was an unusually long post - thanks for bearing with me! 

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day (and a safe Halloween)!

A Nine Patch Quilt Block

  I am a wannabe quilter, maybe because I come from a long line of quilters. But I have never made one of my own, and a wall hanging I made surely doesn't count! I love handmade quilts. I admire handmade quilts. I admire quilters who quilt handmade quilts! Handmade quilts, no matter what shape, color, or design are works of art to me. If you quilt - you have my utmost respect and admiration. The end.

  Well as my husband would say, I just went down a rabbit trail. I really just want to show you the card I made using the Sweet Sunday Sketch found HERE. It reminds me of a Nine Patch Quilt Block so one thing led to another and well you get the point.

  The Tasteful Trim Bigz die (Holiday Mini) made the zig zag trim for my "quilt". Some punching, dimensionals and rhinestones turn a simple ornament into one with a little more pizzazz. I added the strip of Candy Cane designer paper at the bottom because it was preprinted with the sentiment. How easy is that?

Stamps: Delightful Decorations

Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Garden Green and White cardstock; Candy Cane designer paper (Holiday Mini)

Ink: Baja Breeze

Accessories: 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Bigz die, Basic Rhinestones, Ornament punch, 3/4", 2 1/2", 1" Circle punches, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Friday! 

It's Not Vintage, It's Old-Fashioned

  I really tried to think out of the box for today's card - at least a little anyway. I used this sketch from Stampin Addicts, a positively creative, positively Stampin' Up! website found by clicking HERE!

Instead of making squares, I used the Decorative Label Punch, which is temporarily backordered by the way cause it's so wonderful, they can't keep up with the demand! So if you don't have the punch, consider this a teaser card. lol. After I punched out my 3 images, I noticed the "border" that was left. So I trimmed it and added it to the card!

Doesn't this card have an old fashioned look to it? Ok, I know that translates vintage to some, but to me it is more than vintage, it is old fashioned.

Stamps: Have a Seat and Tiny Tags

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Love Letters designer paper, Vanilla cardstock

Ink: Basic Black, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper textured impression embossing folder, Decorative Label Punch, sponge, Victoria Crochet Trim, Black Button, Linen Thread, Vintage Trinkets, Jewelry Tag Punch

One of these things is not like the other

   I always enjoy doing the One Layer Challenge found HERE. I know for the most part, Stampin' Up! stampers use layers... embellishments.... and well...stuff. I am no exception cause I love all of those things! But when I see some of the gorgeous one layer cards others make, I want to to see what I can do!

   I decided to combine 2 stamp sets, Just Believe and Notably Ornate, for an early morning water scene. First, I created a stencil by using the Big Shot and Frame Oval Scallop die, and then sponged on Marina Mist and Rich Razzleberry. After I did that, I stamped and embossed the images. 

  After I stamped the card on white, I tried it on Pink Pirouette because October is Breast Cancer month. So I did everything the exact same way and look how it turned out?  Can you see the difference? It's pretty obvious!

  The embossing powder kept sticking to the ink in the sponged oval and I have no idea why. This card was my third try and it did that every time! It was the oddest thing cause it only did that on the pink cardstock, not the white. And yes, I used the embossing buddy! So finally I gave up, heated it anyway, and I love how it looks! It reminds me of mist over a swamp. I deliberately left out the sentiment cause I felt it would spoil the mood. 

Stamps: Just Believe and Notably Ornate

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark, Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Frame Oval Scallop die, sponges

Happy Stamping!

What to do with leftover images

   What to do with leftover images? Try to use them anyway you can! 

 I don't like wasting anything especially watercolor paper so when I was making the card found HERE and goofed on stamping the truck, I just set it aside. I found it the other day and decided to make a card. 

  The back of the truck was the issue. It didn't stamp dark enough so I just trimmed off the baskets of apples and strategically placed the oval sentiment over my goof! Now it looks like the truck is riding over some rolling green hills ready to deliver birthday wishes to its recipient.

Stamps: Countryside and Perfect Punches

Paper: River Rock, Crumb Cake, Watercolor paper

Ink: Black Stazon, Early Espresso, SU Markers

Accessories: Oval Punch, Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Color Spritzer Tool, Big Designer Button, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, White Gel Pen, sponge

Hope you had a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

Tutorial for Christmas Tree Luminaire

As promised here is a tutorial (of sorts) regarding the making of my Christmas Tree Luminary. 

The pattern can be found BY CLICKING HERE. I enlarged it so the base of each triangle measured 2.5" instead of 2.25" but the pattern works "as is", if you prefer.
Note: If the link doesn't work please let me know - this is my first try with a .pdf file. And I am always open to suggestions. :)
Edited to Add: I changed the link. Should work now?? Sorry for the inconvenience!

1. Use the Square Scallop Duos Bigz die and Big Shot and cut 1 large square from Always Artichoke cardstock.

2. Punch a hole in the center with a 1 3/4" Circle Punch.

Set this aside for now.

1. Cut out the pattern for the triangle box and trim off all but 1/2" of the 2 large flaps.
2. Lightly trace the pattern on vellum. DO NOT trace the score lines.

3. Cut out the vellum 

4. Stamp randomly with Always Artichoke Craft Ink

5. Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder 

6. Fold where score lines would be.

7. Once it is folded, apply the Sticky Strip to the side flap and the 4 flaps on the bottom.

8. Remove the red protective strip from the SIDE ONLY and adhere the sides forming a triangle box.

9. Remove the red protective strips from the bottom flaps and center it on the square (Pretend the star and
Basic Pearls are not on it yet).

10. Stand the tree upright, if it isn't already, and embellish with Basic Pearls.

To make the Star: punch a star from Brushed Gold Cardstock and add a Vintage Brad surrounded by Basic Pearls. Fold down the back of the brad like this.

Cut a small slit in the top of the tree with a Hobby Blade and slip the prongs of the brad into the slit.

Now make the base with Brushed Gold Cardstock.

1. Die cut a Bitty Box using the Big Shot and Bitty Box and Envelope BigZ die.

2. Punch a hole in the top using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.

3. Adhere the sides with Sticky Strip.

4. Tie a piece of 1/8" White Taffeta Ribbon around the base ending in a bow.

5. Place your Battery Operated Votive Candle in the center.

6. Place the Vellum Christmas Tree on the top. No need to apply adhesive - it should stay put. Plus you will need to turn the candle off and on.

I angled my tree over the box. It would look fine lined up straight if you prefer. 

If you make one I would love it if you would link back to me so I can see it!

Control Freaks Blog Tour - December Holiday Theme

Welcome to the October Control Freaks Blog Tour! 

This month's tour features December Holidays 

and officially starts October 20th so be sure to check back. You won't want to miss any of the wonderful Holiday ideas and inspiration!

If you arrived from  Lisa Martz's blog, GET YOUR STAMP ON, you are in the right place. If you are just beginning the tour with my blog, that's ok because you can complete the Blog Tour by following the links at the end of each Control Freak's post. Enjoy!

I love the new vintage trend - old buttons, trinkets, lace, warm, colors, images of long ago. I also love nature - flowers, trees, animals, birds. So I decided to combine them both and make a vintage/nature Christmas card!

Before I stamped, I smooched Shimmery White cardstock with Log Cabin Smooch Spritz for a beautiful shimmery, vintage look. Then I stamped the background with the Christmas Collage background stamp found in the Holiday Mini. And to give it even more of a nature/vintage look I sponged with More Mustard (esp. around the focal image) and Almost Artichoke ink. 

My focal point is the bright red cardinal from A Cardinal Christmas stamp set. To me, it isn't Christmas unless there is some red! After I colored the cardinal with SU Markers, I punched him out with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch and added a Vintage Brad and Victorian Crochet Trim. And that, my fellow stampers, is my blend of nature and vintage! But I have more to show you so keep scrolling down!

Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas and Christmas Collage (Holiday Mini)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Shimmery White, Watercolor paper

Ink: Black Stazon, More Mustard, Always Artichoke 

      Markers - too many to list

Accessories: Vintage Brad, Victorian Crochet Trim, Basic Pearl, 2 1/2" Circle Punch (Holiday Mini), Signo Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Sponge

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is the Christmas Tree, and since luminaries are very popular right now, I made a Christmas tree luminary using Vellum and the Itty Bitty Box as the base. Don't worry, the flame inside is a battery operated votive candle!

  The "tree" is a triangle box cut from Vellum and stamped with the "swirly" stamp from the Elements of Style stamp set and Always Artichoke craft ink. I embossed it with Clear Embossing Powder to give it a more elegant appearance. It was then mounted on Always Artichoke cardstock cut with the Scallop Squares Duo die and my Big Shot. To let the light shine through, I punched a hole in the Scallop Square! 

 And every tree needs a base. This one is simply a Bitty Box made with Brushed Gold cardstock, my Big Shot, and the Bitty Box and Envelope Bigz die. It also has a hole punched in the top! Gotta let that light shine!

Finally, to finish off my Christmas Tree, I added a Brushed Gold star embellished with a Vintage Brad and Basic Pearls. Basic Pearls also adorn the tree throughout. This luminary would look lovely single, or in a group, and best of all it is safe!

Edited to add: I will try to post in depth directions and pictures later this week. I hope!

Stamps: Elements of Style

Paper: Vellum, Always Artichoke and Brushed Gold cardstock

Ink: Always Artichoke Craft 

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Squares Duo Bigz die, Bitty Box and Envelope Bigz die, 1/8" White Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Vintage Brad, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Star Punch, Sticky Strip, Clear Embossing Powder

Well thanks for stopping by! Now it's time for you to move along to the next stop on the tour, Wendy Janson's blog where you will be sure to be inspired! Click on Wendy's name or click on the icon below. Have fun!

The Loss of a Pet

  The loss of a pet is not easy, especially if he/she has been part of the family for a long time. I know this from my own experience and my brother knows it too. He has lost several dogs and last week their big lab mix suddenly passed away. It was very traumatic for the family, especially his wife so I made them this card.

It is simple but says it all. I stamped the dog first and then masked him before I stamped the tree. And if you look closely you can see that I added a little bit of white to the dog's chest and paws with the Signo Gel Pen - perfect for highlights or adding white to a dark color.

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers and D is for Dog 

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Vanilla cardstock

          Woodland Walk designer paper

Ink: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Old Olive

Accessories: Big Shot, Clear Circle die, Natural Twine, Vanilla Brads, Library Clip, Signo Gel Pen

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you will stop back again  I have been invited to participate in the Control Freak's Blog Tour on Wednesday the 20th! The theme is the Holidays and will include some favorite (and very talented) stampers! Should be a good one!!

Got Treats?

 Well I have had the Candy Wrapper Bigz die (Holiday Mini preorder) since August and this is the first time I have used it! I can't believe I have waited so long because it is such a gem! I needed something small for a treat container and that is when I turned to the Candy Wrapper die. It is just the right size for a few pieces of candy.

    Since I don't have any Halloween paper I decided to make some by sponging Pumpkin Pie ink over a piece of Black and Vanilla Love Letter designer paper. What a great way to make your paper "stretch".

   Once I put the Candy Wrapper together and tied Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon around the ends, I added the adorable stamped jack-o-lantern image from the Got Treats stamp set. I love this stamp set with its various occasional stamps not to mention those special little stamps that are so perfect for the Milk Carton die.

  Another product I have neglected to use is the Scallop Rectangle Clearlit. Along with some Brights Brads, it made a perfect scalloped frame for my little pumpkin image!

Stamps: Got Treats

Paper: White and Basic Black cardstock

           Love Letter designer paper

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green and Basic Black markers, Pumpkin Pie ink

Accessories: Big Shot, Candy Wrapper Bigz die (Holiday Mini), Scallop Rectangle Clearlit , Brads, Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Have a wonderful weekend!

I love my punches

You know as I was making today's card I was thinking how much I love my punches. They give me so many wonderful options and save me an incredible amount of time. They can be practical or decorative, versatile and always creative! And I don't consider them an indulgence, I consider them an investment. I guess you can tell I am pretty passionate about punches! Off my soapbox now and on to today's card.

    I made this card using the sketch pictured below. It was last week's sketch from Stampin Addicts - I am just now getting around to posting my interpretation. Click HERE to go to Stampin Addicts, a wonderful stamping community. 

I have been trying to use more textured cardstock in my projects and that is what I used for the base of this card. I decided I like it so much, I ordered some more!

     The card base is Perfect Plum but I used Elegant Eggplant for the ink. This gave it a greater contrast than if I used Perfect Plum on Perfect Plum. The card was fairly simple to make. I first stamped the swirly image from the Style Beautiful stamp set, on the card base. I then added 2 strips of cardstock, one Perfect Plum, one Elegant Eggplant, both punched with my Scallop Trim Border Punch. A piece of Victorian Lace was added on top of that. 

   Once the border was in place I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig and added the tiny decorative image all along the bottom of the card. It was not hard at all because the Stamp-a-ma-jig makes it so easy to place the stamp correctly!

  For my main image I used another stamp from Style Beautiful and stamped it on Shimmery White cardstock for an elegant look. I then punched it out with the Extra Large Oval Punch and mounted on a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock punched with the Decorative Label Punch. And finally, I added 2 little tags punched with the Jewelry Tag Punch, a Vintage Trinket Pin, and a Vintage Brad to the corner. Oh wait I forgot....Basic Pearls! I can't forget those! 

Stamps: Tiny Tags and Style Beautiful stamp sets

Paper: Perfect Plum textured cardstock, Elegant Eggplant and Shimmery White cardstock

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: XL Oval Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Vintage Brad, Vintage Trinkets, Victorian Crochet Lace, Basic Pearls, Stamp-a-ma-jig.

I hope you have a great day. 

Owl Treat Container

  I have been getting some treats together to send to my daughters for Halloween. I stay pretty low key for this holiday even though I love seeing what other stampers make! Today's project is a container of candy with a decorated lid and a hanging tag. I purchased the clear plastic container already filled with candy and sealed up so I just decorated the lid and added a "tag". I don't have much by way of Halloween supplies so I make due with what I do have!

   I put my Circle Scissors Plus to good use for this project! 

For the lid I cut circles from Peach Parfait designer paper and Early Espresso cardstock. Then I punched out my owl using the 2 Step Owl Punch and perched him on a branch done with the 2 Step Bird Punch. Lastly I wrapped some Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon around the edge of the lid.

   I was going to stop with just a decorated lid but then I decided to add a door hanger type of tag for something different and something more. Once again I used my Circle Scissor Plus and cut the holes in my designer paper and cardstock. The sentiment tag comes from the hostess stamp set called, Afterthoughts. I love this saying cause my girls don't always like to share their chocolate. Gee I wonder where they get that from? lol.

   I punched the sentiment using the Decorative Label Punch found in the Holiday Mini. The layer behind it is just another label that I punched and cut in half so it only shows on the left and the right but it is just enough contrast to set it off. And to set it off even further I added my new favorite embellishment - Glimmer Brads! Finally, I placed a knotted piece of Daffodil Delight Satin ribbon in the corner and hung a Mini Vintage Tag from it. 

  It is always fun to take a store bought, pre packaged, container and just by adding handmade tags and embellishments turn it into a darling gift! 

Stamps:  Afterthoughts (hostess) and Tiny Tags - for the "Boo"

Paper: Early Espresso, Garden Green, Basic Black and White cardstock

          Peach Parfait designer paper - Hostess Pack

Ink: Early Espresso and Peach Parfait markers

Accessories: Circle Scissors Plus, 2 Step Bird Punch, 2 Step Owl Punch, Corner Rounder punch, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch, Glimmer Brads, Mini Vintage Tag

Have a glorious day! Thanks for stopping by.

A movie and a card

   Happy Columbus Day! If you are lucky enough to have the day off - enjoy! I know I will be! 

Actually I had a wonderful weekend. David and I went to see the new movie, Secretariat, on Friday night and it was such a good movie. I remember watching him (he's a race horse) win the 3 races of the Triple Crown so the movie was especially poignant to me. Plus it was fun seeing the 70's play out on a movie screen. Did I really wear clothes like that?? 

 The rest of the weekend was filled with stamping, church, and catching up with old friends. During the stamping part I made a few cards, today's being one of them. I used the sketch found 

HERE at Create with Connie and Mary. I loved the sketch - I think cause it is square and for some reason I love square cards!

  I used textured cardstock for the base and then added a layer using a scallop square cut with my Big Shot and the Clear Scallop Square die. For the flowers I used Growing Green stamp set. They are embossed in black and colored with reinker and an Aquapainter. I added a Basic Pearl to the center of each flower as well as a strip of pearls on the ribbon for a little extra something. The leaves are also die cut with the Little Leaves Sizzlit.

   The sketch calls for a sentiment and I couldn't decide what would look best. I usually reach for "Thank You" because I send alot of those but I just wasn't feelin' the love for a thank you card. Then I thought about "Thinking of You" but couldn't find one to satisfy me. So I took a different approach and went through my stamps until I found a font I liked! Crazy I know but that is exactly why I chose the sentiment stamp that I did. It really helps to have alot of those kind of stamps hanging around. lol.

  Then after I stepped back and looked at the card I decided it needed something in the upper left corner so I added a Black Glimmer Brad. Those brads are awesome and I am hoping Stampin' Up! keeps them coming. The size, the glimmer, and the color choices make these a really fun embellishment.

Stamps: Growing Green and On Your Birthday

Paper: Pretty in Pink textured cardstock, White, Basic Black and Pear Pizzazz cardstock

           Play Date designer paper

Ink: Pretty in Pink and So Saffron ink refills

      Versamark and Basic Black

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Glimmer Brad, Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Clear Scallop Square bigz die, Aquapainter, Black Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by.  

Too Early for Snowflakes?

  Maybe it is too early for snowflakes falling from the sky, at least here in Massachusetts, but it's definitely not too early for snowflakes on a card!

   I haven't done a Mojo Monday challenge in a long time so I checked it out and found a wonderful, simple sketch this week. It can be found by clicking HERE. And... I have been wanting to play with the new Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the new Northern Frost decorative strip (Big Shot) so this was my chance.

   There is lots going on with this card so bear with me! Remember my Aviary card, found HERE, where I came up with the idea to use a tag made with the Two Tags Bigz die as a mat? Well I did that again with today's card only I turned the tag upside down! So the white mat behind my stamped image in today's card is really a tag!

  Once I turned the tag upside down I didn't know what to do with the hole in the bottom (which would really be the top), so I added a punched oval and a Glimmer Brad. I love how that turned out.

  Now for the main image I stamped my snowflake from the stamp set, Serene Snowflakes using Versamark. I then embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder and sponged Baja Breeze ink right over the embossed image. To balance the red Glimmer Brads and the red in the designer paper, I also sponged just a little bit of Cherry Cobbler ink - sort of a sunrise look. You know the saying, "red sky in the morning, sailor's take warning". Well in this case the red sky meant snow. Ha!

   The Candy Cane Christmas designer paper used for the background was embossed with the Northern Flurry textured impressions embossing folder (tief) and then adhered to the card front.

  And finally I added a multi layered snowflake that I put together using the Northern Frost decorative strip and a small circle that I punched out after it was stamped. The sentiment, Merry, is from the Tiny Tags stamp set and fit perfectly in the circle!

All the supplies are Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes and Tiny Tags

Paper: Baja Breeze, White cardstock

           Candy Cane specialty designer paper (Holiday Mini)

Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Big Shot, Two Tags bigz die, 3/4" circle punch, Large Oval punch, 

                     Corner Rounder punch, White Taffeta Ribbon, sponges, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder

                     Northern Flurry tief and Northern Frost decorative strip (Holiday Mini)

                     Glimmer Brads (Holiday Mini)

  Well if you read through all of that, thanks for bearing with me! I have some more projects to show you  this week. In the meantime, happy stamping.

Clearance Rack Updated

I haven't updated my blog with this information - until now - cause I have been away. But just so you know,
the Clearance Rack has been updated with lots of GREAT deals! 

• The Clearance Rack Blitz is from October 5 -18th while supplies last.
• Over 200 additional items have been added!
• Up to 80% off!
• All sales are final.
• Don't forget, you receive preferred pricing by going through my demonstrator website which can be found by CLICKING HERE. Then click on Shop Now in the upper right corner and click on Clearance Rack in the left hand column. 
• Perfect for Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
• Your purchase counts toward Hostess Benefits too!

So why not check it out? And don't forget - for the best pricing, go through my Demonstrator Website found HERE. You will receive the lowest shipping cost and the lowest prices by doing so!

I'll be posting projects, hopefully this weekend. I haven't had a chance to do much stamping cause we have been in Pennsylvania for a family member's funeral. Rushing there last week, then staying there for a week, kept us busy! But we are back and I have the weekend off. Yay!

A 3 Cup Morning

  This is just another coffee card I made. I sent this one to my youngest daughter just to tease her about the amount of coffee she NEEDS to drink in the morning. She doesn't actually drink 3 cups, but sometimes I think she should cause it takes her so long to "wake up".

  I used the same technique as the card found HERE. I just used a different layout and colors. The *ribbon* at the bottom is really designer paper that I folded. Yea I know it looks crooked but it really is straight. I think it is an optical illusion. 

Stamps: Morning Cup

Paper: Marina Mist, Watercolor Paper, So Saffron, Brushed Silver cardstock

           Pawsitively Prints dsp

Ink: So Saffron, Marina Mist markers; Black Stazon 

Accessories: Brads, 1" circle punch, Basic Pearl, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!